Thunderstorm and Rainbow
Photo by Lee Ann Horneck
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What's happening in Golden today?
Events for Thursday, Jun. 26th
- All day - CURRENT EXHIBITS AT THE MUSEUMS
- All day - Live Workouts with Community Center Pros
- All day - Golden History Tours
- 9:15-9:45AM - Baby Time - Registration Required
- 10-10:30AM - Call In: Mid-Morning Meditation
- 10:30AM-12PM - Sidewalk Astronomy: Sungazing
- 11AM-12PM - Library for All: Interactive Program for Adults with Disabilities
- 3-4:30PM - Vaccine, License & Microchip Clinic
- 5:30-8PM - Exploring Clay Surface: Design and Decoration
- 6PM - Run Club
- 6-8PM - Herbal Focaccia Take & Bake Class
- 6-8PM - Denver West Quilt Artists Group Meeting
- 6PM - Mobility & Transportation Advisory Board Meeting
- 6:30-8PM - Waterwise Yard Seminar - Sustainable High Altitude Gardening with Colorado Native Plants (Virtual)
- 7:30PM - Ring of Fire
For more information, click the item above or visit the Golden Today Calendar
10:30AM-12PM Sidewalk Astronomy: Sungazing @ Golden Library
Take an up-close, informative look at the Sun through a special telescope and discover the fascinating science behind the big ball of gas and plasma that anchors our solar system and makes life on Earth possible.
More information
Location:
Golden Library
1019 10th Street (Map)
When:
10:30AM-12PM on Thursday, Jun. 26th
6PM Mobility & Transportation Advisory Board Meeting @ City Hall Council Chambers
- Meeting Agenda
- Watch the meeting streaming live starting at 6AM
- Attend the meeting @ City Hall Council Chambers - 911 10th Street - (map)
- Send comments on any of the following topics to jpuhr@cityofgolden.net BEFORE 3PM
- Provide in-person comment (limited to 3 minutes) during the meeting, at 6PM.
The group will adjourn to a Study Session after Public Comment.
The MTAB Board will discuss safety concerns on Highway 93. This was rescheduled from the May meeting. At that time, they mentioned a recent fatality on 93. Golden has residential neighborhoods with egress directly onto 93, and it's not uncommon for bicyclists and pedestrians to need to cross the Highway. This was a long-time concern for the Beverly Heights neighborhood, which has been made considerably less hazardous by lowering the highway and putting a maze-like "lid" over it for local traffic. There are several other spots that would benefit from similar safety improvements, but Golden does not control Highway 93—the State does. MTAB will discuss what they would like to do and how they might persuade the State to do it.
The Board plans to take a bike tour—possibly using e-bikes—to explore several spots that might need traffic improvements. They will discuss doing that tour in place of their July meeting.
Staff will provide updates on several current projects, including Arapahoe Street downtown, Highway 93, and West Colfax.
Location:
City Hall Council Chambers
911 10th Street (Map)
When:
6PM on Thursday, Jun. 26th
6:30-8PM Waterwise Yard Seminar - Sustainable High Altitude Gardening with Colorado Native Plants (Virtual)
Gardening in the high country means your garden is a lot closer to the wildlands. Gardening with native plants is essential for successful high elevation gardening, but sometimes native plants are hard to find in the nurseries. In this webinar, we will explore how a seasonal approach to native plant gardening can start a native plant revolution in your community. Great for all levels of gardeners.
When:
6:30-8PM on Thursday, Jun. 26th
Wrong Address for Tonight's Immigration Seminar
Jefferson Unitarian Church - Photo by Barrett Studio
Apologies for this second email. I provided the wrong address for tonight's seminar on immigration—it will be held at the Unitarian Church, not the Methodist Church.
The seminar will include:
- A short history of federal and state immigration policy and a description of the newly passed Colorado Senate Bill 276.
- A summary of categories of immigrants in our country, the process of becoming a citizen, common myths about immigrants, and constitutional rights. Hear stories about how policies impact our immigrant community.
- Information on ways to get involved and have an impact.
Location:
Jefferson Unitarian Church
14350 W 32nd Ave (map)
When:
6:30-8PM on Wednesday, Jun. 25th
Live Music for Thursday, Jun. 26th
The Golden Mill
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- 5-8PM Lucas Parker and Jessica Paige @ Golden Mill
Golden Mill - More Live Music
5-9PM Josh Blackburn @ Wrigley’s
6PM Revelator @ New Terrain Brewing
7-10PM Good for Nothin' Thunder Mountain Boys @ Columbine Cafe
8PM Karaoke @ Rock Rest Lodge
For more information, visit the Golden Today Calendar
Golden History: A Pioneer Hardware Man
Portrait of William Sarell from the Golden History Museum collection
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95 Years Ago
Yesterday was an anniversary of great importance to W. M. Sarell, pioneer Golden merchant. For just 66 years ago yesterday, Mr. Sarell first arrived in Golden. It has been his home ever since that time.
Colorado Transcript - June 26, 1930
William Sarell came to Golden at age 16. His father had arrived earlier and then arranged to have his son and wife accompanied across the plains.
William ran a hardware store for more than 60 years--first in partnership with his father (W. M. B. Sarell), and later with his son Raymond. He worked until he was 91, and for many years enjoyed his status as the elder statesman of Washington Avenue. In his later years, he often gave interviews to the Transcript, recalling interesting facts from pioneer times.
In this (6/26/30) article, he mentioned that it had taken 30 days to travel from Grinell, Iowa to Golden in a covered wagon. When they arrived in Golden, they had to take a ferry across Clear Creek at Ford Street, as the bridge had not yet been built.
The ferry was operated by Crippen and Harrison, who charged $5 for bringing our wagon and team across the then big stream.
Colorado Transcript - June 26, 1930
In other articles, he described watching Calvary Church be built (1867-1968) and working as a page for the Territorial Legislature, which met in Golden from 1862-1867.
William Sarell died in 1944, at age 93. His son and business partner died two weeks later, which ended a nearly 80-year run for the family firm. All three generations of Sarell Hardware owners are buried in the Golden cemetery.
In 1945, Joe and Ruby Meyer (Meyer Hardware) came to town and bought the store, which remained in the Meyer family until 2021.
Weather
Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 58. West wind around 6 mph.
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 85. Southeast wind 3 to 8 mph.
Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. Southwest wind around 7 mph.
Thursday Night: Partly Cloudy, 61°F
Friday: Mostly Sunny, 88°F
Friday Night: Partly Cloudy, 64°F
Saturday: Mostly Sunny, 91°F
Saturday Night: Partly Cloudy, 63°F
Sunday: Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 86°F
Sunday Night: Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy, 60°F
Monday: Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely, 80°F
Monday Night: Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy, 58°F
Tuesday: Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 84°F
Tuesday Night: Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy, 61°F
Wednesday: Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 86°F
News About Golden - June 26, 2025
Restricted Access on Clear Creek Lifted
Jefferson County Sheriff's Office
Jefferson County, CO. – Effective at noon on June 24, 2025, Jefferson County Sheriff Reggie Marinelli, in conjunction with the City of Golden, lifted restrictions that previously limited waterway activities on Clear Creek. The boundaries affected by the restriction order issued on June 9, 2025, extended from Jeffco’s western border at State Highway 119 eastward along the canyon through the city limits of Golden to Vanover Park... Read more...
Smart Cookie Barkery expands US distribution
Pet Food Industry
Smart Cookie Barkery has partnered with Natural Animal Nutrition and West Plains Vet Supply to expand distribution of its dog and cat treats in the Mid-Atlantic and Midwest regions of the U.S.... Read more...
City of Golden Weekly Digest
In this issue... Download PDF below.
Just Kidding Around: Goldenites enjoy new baby goat yoga class
By Corinne Westeman
Golden Transcript
At Golden Community Center’s new yoga class, “child’s pose” could be renamed “kid’s pose.” Read more...
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